Asst. Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Assistant Warehouse Manager

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Rotherham

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Company

A well-established business operating within sustainable asset management and waste services is looking to appoint an Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the day-to-day running of its warehouse operation.

This role is ideal for a driven warehouse professional who enjoys being hands-on, supporting teams on the floor, and contributing to continuous improvement within an operational environment that prioritises safety, compliance, and sustainability.

The Role

Reporting into the Warehouse Manager, you will play a key part in supporting daily warehouse activity, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with service expectations.

You’ll act as a visible leader on shift, supporting the management of people, processes, and performance, while helping to embed best practice as the operation continues to develop.

Key Responsibilities

·       Support the day-to-day management of warehouse operations

·       Lead, motivate, and support warehouse operatives on shift

·       Maintain a strong presence on the warehouse floor, leading by example

·       Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with H&S procedures

·       Support stock control, material handling, and despatch activity

·       Assist with labour planning and daily resource allocation

·       Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow

·       Support compliance with environmental, waste, and sustainability standards

·       Step in for the Warehouse Manager as required

About You

·       Experience within a warehouse, logistics, recycling, waste, or asset management environment

·       Ready to step into, or already operating in, a supervisory or assistant management role

·       Confident supporting and motivating teams in a fast-paced operational setting

·       Hands-on, practical approach with a strong focus on safety and compliance

·       Process-driven mindset with an interest in continuous improvement

·       Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

What’s On Offer

·       Opportunity to join a business committed to sustainability and responsible operations

·       A role offering genuine development and progression opportunities

·       Supportive management team and collaborative working environment

·       The chance to build leadership experience within a growing operation